In 2016, Computer programmers had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.302, which is lower than the national average of 0.485. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Computer programmers (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

Demographic information on Computer programmers in the US. The average age of male Computer programmers in the workforce is 42.2 and of female Computer programmers is 43.7, and the most common race/ethnicity for Computer programmers is White.

70.6% of Computer programmers are White, making that the most common race or ethnicity in the occupation. Representing 20.8% of Computer programmers, Asian is the second most common race or ethnicity in this occupation. This chart shows the racial and ethnic breakdown of Computer programmers.

Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for Computer programmers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Computer programmers need many skills, but most especially Programming, Reading Comprehension, and Quality Control Analysis. The revealed comparative advantage (RCA) shows that Computer programmers need more than the average amount of Programming, Technology Design, and Operations Analysis.

Projections on wages and job growth for Computer programmers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The ten-year national workforce is projected to grow 7.4%, but Computer programmers are expected to see a growth of -7.2% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow slower than the national average.

This line chart shows the 10-year projected employment growth (from 2014 to 2024) for Computer programmers. This profession is expected to grow slower than 7.4%, the average rate of national job growth.